Fender Precision Bass 1959 Blonde

Reverb Estimated Used Price Range

$8,000
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$13,000

As the first production model bass guitar, the Fender Precision bass was an absolutely revolutionary instrument upon its introduction in 1951. Built as a bass counterpart to the Telecaster, the Precision or P Bass evolved throughout the ‘50s with changing electronics, body shape, and cosmetic details. A major set of changes occurred in mid-1957 which were standard by '59.

Years of Production: 1951 - presentUnique to this Year: Along with other production Fenders, 1959 marked a change to a slab Rosewood fingerboard instead of Maple. Also starting in 1959, the pickguard material used changed; the older aluminum pickguard is more sought-after than the later tortoise pickguard. Body Style: Double cutaway solidbody